General Element name : Zinc Element symbol: Zn Atomic number: 30 Atomic mass (not rounded): 65.38
Atomic Structure Number of protons within the nucleus: 30 Number of electrons within the neutral atom: 30 Most common isotope (in the proper notation): 64Zn
Number of neutrons within the nucleus of the most common isotope: 64 this is it's mass number, not the number of neutrons
Background Scientist(s) who discovered (or made) the element: Andreas Sigismund Marggraf. Year it was discovered (or made): 1746 Origin of the name : Originated from the German word Zinke. 2 most common uses : Batteries and construction equipment due to its durable properties.
Physical Properties State of matter at room temperature: Solid Melting point (in °C): 419.53 °C
Boiling point (in °C): 907 °C
Density: 7.134 Grams per cubic centimeter Abundance in earth’s crust: 7.0X10^1 milligrams per kilogram
Chemical Properties Zinc reacts readily with acids such as Sulfur, alkalis, and other non-metals. Compounds such as Zinc Acetate, Sodium Zincate, and Adamite contain Zinc One of the most common uses of Zinc is as an Alloy. It is contained within brass. Zinc's extreme corrosion resistance and general durability make it indispensable in the production of everyday objects such as musical instruments, valves, batteries, and communication equipment. Zinc is also the core of the American penny.
Zinc
General
Element name : Zinc
Element symbol: Zn
Atomic number: 30
Atomic mass (not rounded): 65.38
Atomic Structure
Number of protons within the nucleus: 30
Number of electrons within the neutral atom: 30
Most common isotope (in the proper notation): 64Zn
Number of neutrons within the nucleus of the most common isotope: 64 this is it's mass number, not the number of neutrons
Background
Scientist(s) who discovered (or made) the element: Andreas Sigismund Marggraf.
Year it was discovered (or made): 1746
Origin of the name : Originated from the German word Zinke.
2 most common uses : Batteries and construction equipment due to its durable properties.
Physical Properties
State of matter at room temperature: Solid
Melting point (in °C): 419.53 °C
Boiling point (in °C): 907 °C
Density: 7.134 Grams per cubic centimeter
Abundance in earth’s crust: 7.0X10^1 milligrams per kilogram
Chemical Properties
Zinc reacts readily with acids such as Sulfur, alkalis, and other non-metals.
Compounds such as Zinc Acetate, Sodium Zincate, and Adamite contain Zinc
One of the most common uses of Zinc is as an Alloy. It is contained within brass. Zinc's extreme corrosion resistance and general durability make it indispensable in the production of everyday objects such as musical instruments, valves, batteries, and communication equipment. Zinc is also the core of the American penny.
Models
Lewis dot structure
*zn*
* = valence electron
Sources:
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele030.html
http://periodictable.com/Elements/030/index.html